Aim: Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an economically important Orbivirus of the Reoviridae family, causes a haemorrhagic disease mainly in sheep and occasionally in cattle and some species of deer. The aim of this study was to describe the seroprevalence rate of bluetongue virus (BTV)...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7942
Bacterial diseases have been the major cause of mortality and sufferings the world over. Several treatment modalities were devised against these pathogens; the most prominent of which is antibiotic therapy. However, the treatment modalities most usually employed are either cost e...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6577
This study aimed to identify the extent of the application of International Internal Audit Standards by the telecommunication companies operating in Jordan. Generally, standards work as a framework for performing and promoting a broad range of value added functions. International...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8238
This paper not only addresses how linkages, direct and facilitating linkages, can benefit microfinance institutions – and particularly in jurisdictions where the Savings Group Outreach involvement is particularly low, but also illustrates ways and means whereby group lending and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7487
Aim: There are differences in the frequency of CYP2C19 mutant alleles among different ethnic group. The aim of present study was to estimate the distribution of CYP2C19 allele and genotypic variants in Iranian Fars ethnic group and compare it with other populations. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7755
Manifestation of antisocial behaviour among adolescents in secondary schools in Nigeria is escalating day by day, threatening the peace and security of the society. It has been speculated in many quarters that the menace of unstable families is likely to be the cause. Hence, this...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7177
Stem cells are immature cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into mature cells. They are of different types and functionally diverse depending on the site it is produced. A major leap in stem cell culture is seen from using the conventional Mouse Embryo Fibroblast (M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7467
Aims: Aluminum is widely used in industry and it has been associated with several health hazards among exposed workers. To study the effect of aluminum on the parathyroid gland and the disturbance in calcium and phosphorus metabolism among workers exposed to aluminum in aluminum...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8153
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has for many years devastated lives and still continues to do so in the present day. Reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS is a global concern, one that has been given vast reso...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/7605
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine how the breast cancer affects the quality of life of women, especially in the emotional component of health compared to women without this disease in our community. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/5421
Drug-induced Parkinsonism develops in a number of patients with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorders. Conventionally, anti-parkinsonism drugs, such as levodopa and dopamine agonists have been avoided due to their potential to result in an increase in psychotic symptoms, ha...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/8046
Soluble cytokine receptors (SCR) modulate cytokine signaling and are increased in states of abnormal immune activation. SCR’s are also increased in psychiatric and neurological disorders associated with altered brain catecholaminergic activity; although, there is no evidence that...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/7231
Noor Ul Akbar, Sultan Ayaz, Shafiqur Rahman, Sanaullah Khan, Shahid Niaz Khan, Aga Asad Noor, Bibi Ibtesam Shagufta, Farzana Raza & Muhammad Waqar·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Many species of protozoa present in the alimentary canal of human beings causing diseases. Due to water-borne diseases about 3.5 million people including 3 million children die throughout the world as well as about 98% deaths occur through extensive water-borne outbreaks in the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7935
This study assessed the role played by low input nutrition gardens in improving the livelihoods of HIV/AIDS infected and affected people in the urban areas of Zimbabwe. Structured interviews were conducted mainly with infected and affected households in the city of Harare’s high...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6122
Aims: As the trend in technology is shifting toward smaller and more compact devices with requirements for more accurate measurement systems, new sensors and components enabling this trend are also being brought to market. Micro electromechanical sensors (MEMS) and devices utiliz...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/5756